Entry Visas
Please note that it is currently Ascension Island Government policy not to issue entry visas and landing permits to nationals of the following countries/territories: Belarus, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, Iran, Libya, Macau, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Taiwan, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
February 2018 update: Contractors seeking an entry visa of any duration will be required to provide a police certificate at the time of application. No visa will be issued without receipt of a satisfactory police certificate. The police certificate, which will detail an applicant’s criminal record, if any, must have been issued within the preceding 6 months from the country of residence. We will accept a police certificate issued through the Association of Chief Police Officers Criminal Records Office (10 or 2 day service). We will not accept subject access requests. For residents of St Helena, we will accept a St Helena issued criminal record check detailing all unspent and spent convictions.
For advice on completing your entry visa application and choosing the right visa for you, please see our Entry Visa Information Document.
Please now go to AIG’s online application system to complete and submit a visa application:
For those who require a scientific research permit please see below links:
- Scientific Research Permit Application and see: Ascension Island Environmental Research Permitting – A Guide for Researchers, AIG Data Management Policy and CITES Ordinance (CITES Export/ Import Form to follow shortly).
Entry Visa Fees (Revised May 2017)
| Condition of Entry |
Standard |
Fast Track * |
Under 12’s |
| Tourist |
£20.00 |
£30.00 |
£5.00 |
| Single Transit |
£20.00 |
£30.00 |
£5.00 |
| Double Transit (3 months validity) |
£30.00 |
£45.00 |
£5.00 |
| Short Term Business (1-14 days validity) |
£65.00 |
£75.00 |
N/A |
| Long Term Business (longer than 14 days) |
£35.00 |
£55.00 |
N/A |
| Scientific/Research Visitor |
£25.00 |
£35.00 |
N/A |
| Contractor A |
£50.00 |
£75.00 |
N/A |
| Contractor B |
£80.00 |
£120.00 |
N/A |
| Contractor C |
£100.00 |
£150.00 |
N/A |
| Employment |
£20.00 |
£30.00 |
N/A |
| Employment-Dependant |
£10.00 |
£15.00 |
£10.00 |
| Extension to Permit |
£10.00 |
£15.00 |
£5.00 |
| * For those wishing to arrive within 14 days of application | |||
Descriptions of Visa Categories
Tourist
For those visiting on holiday or visiting family on Ascension. Maximum stay – 3 months.
Single Transit
In transit on Ascension as part of a journey to the UK, Falklands or St Helena. Maximum stay – 7 days.
Double Transit
As for single transit but where a return journey will involve a stopover of the maximum period of 7 days on Ascension.
Short Term Business (for stays of 1 – 14 days validity)
To enable business representatives to visit Ascension Island as part of their work related activities for a period of 14 days or less. The requirement to register with the Director of Resources and pay income tax liability is waived for holders of this visa.
Long Term Business (for stays longer than 14 days)
To enable business representatives to visit Ascension Island as part of their work related activities. Maximum period – 2 months.
Scientific/Research Visitor
For persons visiting Ascension to conduct scientific activities, research or conservation related activities. Maximum period – 3 months.
Contractor A
For an employee of a non-Ascension company conducting work directly for or through a third party or for a major organisation on Ascension on a sub-contracting basis. Maximum period – 3 months (Single Entry).
Contractor B
As for Contractor A but for a period of 6 months with multiple entry conditions.
Contractor C
As for Contractor A but for a period of 1 year with multiple entry conditions.
Extension to permit
The Administrator can extend the validity in some circumstances.
Employment
For full-time employees of designated employing organisations on Ascension for a maximum period of 30 months.
Employment-Dependents
For dependents of those on “Employment” status where the employer accepts full liability for them within the employee’s contract.
LANDING FEES
|
Standard |
Under 12’s |
|
| Landing Fee A |
£20.00 |
£5.00 |
| Landing Fee B |
£10.00 |
N/A |
* Landing Fee B is for cruise ship passengers, and the RMS passengers who are not formally leaving the ship, and intend a few hours of sightseeing only.